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Crosby Mountains

New Mexico

Elevation Range

7,500 ft - 13,102 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

34.1491, -107.9637

About Crosby Mountains

The Crosby Mountains are a small, isolated mountain range located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico. The range is characterized by rugged, steep terrain with numerous craggy peaks and deep canyons. The landscape is dominated by igneous and metamorphic rock formations, creating a dramatic and visually striking environment. Elevations in the range generally span from around 7,500 feet to over 10,000 feet, providing a diversity of alpine and subalpine ecosystems. Forests of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen cover much of the lower and middle slopes, transitioning to alpine tundra and bare rock near the summits.

Notable Peaks

Crosby Peak

10,260 ft

Jicarita Peak

10,109 ft

Truchas Peak

13,102 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
photography

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Mora, NM
Angel Fire, NM

Location

New Mexico

34.1491, -107.9637

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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